Gastown is gaining an East-meets-West concept restaurant and cocktail bar (we say that because the cocktails sounds so good!): a modern take on dim sum, to be housed at 99 Powell Street, next to Incendio.

The much-anticipated, second annual Chicken Fight will take place on Lamplighter's patio this Sunday -- a whiskey and BBQ-lover's paradise right here in Gastown, with ten neighbourhood restaurants going head-to-head.

When one thinks of Vancouver -– perhaps the first things that come to mind are the mountains, the oceans, and all of the natural splendour we enjoy. This is exactly what drew people to settle here so many years ago, and history buffs like Will Woods are bringing their stories and histories to light again; in all their grit and glory.

We're looking forward to Guilt & Company's special Gatsby night tonight, featuring Jen Hodge All Stars! 

In celebration of Fluevog Day tomorrow, we talked to John Fluevog about the little store called Fox & Fluevog that started it all.

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A non-exclusive list of things you should definitely put on your to-do list this week.

Taking Mom out to a beautiful Mother's Day brunch is a great way to treat her. There is something for every taste bud in Gastown this weekend - check out the restaurants and cafes offering brunch this Sunday.

Expert sausage maker Drews Driessen comes forty five years in the business. "I've been a sausage maker from day one. I come from five generations of a family business."

Located on Powell Street in Gastown, the Europe was built as the third and final phase of a commercial travellers hotel developed over twenty-two years, beginning in 1886, by prominent Canadian-Italian entrepreneur Angelo B. Calori in 1908. 

"Great food, cooked with love, great drinks, made with love," says James McFarlane about the concept behind their new project Tuc (think the British term "tuck into your food"), "We want people to leave satiated and satisfied." That's the key idea behind Tuc a new restaurant in Gastown's newest construct on Cordova between Abbott and Carrall. 

Our new weekly series of shoe appreciation, supplying a diet of beautiful soles found only in Gastown. Shop Roden Gray at this Spring's Shop Hop this Thursday, April 18th from 5-9.

Back in March, we met and talked with Erik and John about their new passion project -- the new Flying Pig on Abbott and Water Street. Their dream is now fully realized, with it's "back-in-the-day" mom and pop food available for lunch and dinner service beginning today.

For one afternoon on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, the charming cobblestone streets of Gastown are transformed into one of the fastest, best-loved and most challenging cycling race courses in North America. This event is free for spectators and is guaranteed to be a fun afternoon/evening out.

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